
The trends affecting South Africa’s franchises in 2026
[The Mercury - South Africa] - 22/02/2026
Ahead of the Franchise Association of South Africa’s 2026 National Conference and Expo, James Noble, Sector Executive: Wholesale, Retail and Franchising at Absa Business Banking, underlines the importance of growing this sector to the economy of South Africa and the wider continent.
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